£53.95 £89.95
For a UK audience, the name of Amundsen’s ‘Five-Mile’ Half Zip mid-layer is a bit misleading. In Scandinavia, a ‘mile’ is ten kilometres, so this is a garment that is built for some truly massive days. Designed for strenuous, fast-moving tours in cold mountain conditions, the 5 Mila is made in a lightweight merino blend that’s quick-drying and moisture-wicking but insulating at the same time. It’s itch-free so you can wear it next to your skin as a heavier base layer, and the design has a vintage sportswear vibe with go-faster stripes down the arms. You’ll need them if you’re going to eat up 50km before the day’s out…
cm | Small | Medium | Large | XL | XXL |
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Body height | 172 | 178 | 184 | 190 | 196 |
Chest | 94 | 100 | 106 | 112 | 118 |
Waist | 81 | 87 | 93 | 99 | 105 |
Seat | 95 | 101 | 107 | 113 | 119 |
Sleeve | 63 | 64,5 | 66 | 67,5 | 69 |
Inches | Small | Medium | Large | XL | XXL |
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Body height | 67 ¾ | 70 0 | 72 ½ | 74 ¾ | 77 ¼ |
Chest | 37 0 | 39 ¼ | 41 ¾ | 44 0 | 46 ½ |
Waist | 31 1 | 34 ¼ | 36 ½ | 38 1 | 41 ¼ |
Seat | 37 ½ | 39 ¾ | 42 ¼ | 44 ½ | 46 ¾ |
Sleeve | 24 ¾ | 25 ½ | 25 1 | 26 ½ | 27 ¼ |
Amundsen clothing is named after one of the greatest explorers ever to walk the Earth. No pressure there then. In fact, the company’s co-founder, Jørgen Amundsen, is a relative of the legendary man himself, and the brand’s designs are based on classic styles from the golden age of exploration. Throw in a generous dash of 1960s Nordic ski resort chic and you’ve got a unique range of good-looking kit that’ll get you noticed in all the right ways.
However, there’s nothing old-fashioned about the way Amundsen’s gear performs. Ruggedly built from merino wool and waterproof triple-layer cotton, these are serious expedition-grade garments built for a Scandi outdoor culture – a concept that the Norwegians call ‘friluftsliv’, or ‘open-air life’. It’s the idea that time spent enjoying the freedom of the outdoors should be a core part of your life, since it enhances just about everything else. Now that’s something we can all get on board with.